stemple

noun

stem·​ple

variants or stempel

ˈstempəl

plural -s

: a crossbar of wood in a mine shaft serving some special purpose (as of a step, supporting timber, or strut)

Word History

Etymology

probably from Low German stempel; akin to Old English stempan to stamp

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